Name and Location

Bovbjerg Fyr, also known as Bovbjerg Lighthouse, is an active sea-coast lighthouse located on the western cliffs of Jutland, Denmark. Its official address is Fyrvej 27, 7620 Lemvig, Denmark.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1877 and inaugurated on December 20th of that year. It was commissioned by the Danish Lighthouse Authority, with a specific designer not recorded in surviving sources. The construction era was part of a wave of coastal lighthouse building under Denmark's coastal safety program.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a brick tower with a cast-iron lantern room, standing 22 meters tall. The keeper's house was built of red brick. The tower has a cylindrical shape topped by an octagonal lantern, painted white with a red lantern roof. Its elevation above mean sea level is approximately 60 meters.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is still an active navigational light, with its original 4th-order Fresnel lens retained. The characteristic of the light is speculative (unconfirmed) sources citing a group flashing pattern, but please consult the Danish Maritime Authority for official current characteristics. The nominal range of the light under clear conditions is approximately 18 nautical miles.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The tower grounds, museum, and café are open to visitors. The interior of the tower is accessible via a spiral staircase. However, the site is not wheelchair-accessible. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the North Sea, Bovbjerg cliffs, and surrounding heathland.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surroundings offer notable views, including the eroding sandstone and clay cliffs popular for bird-watching and coastal walks. Nearby beaches, such as Ferring Strand (north) and Gl. Ferring Strand (south), are known for their sandy shores and sheltered bathing areas.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Local records describe several 19th-century strandings beneath the cliffs, prompting the lighthouse's construction. Descendants of the original lighthouse keepers still live in the area, with family photos and diaries on display in the museum. A legend tells of a phantom light seen below the cliff edge on stormy nights, attributed to the ghost of a 17th-century smuggler.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is listed as a heritage building under the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces (Fredet bygningsregister). The managing authority is the Danish Maritime Authority in cooperation with Lemvig Municipality for tourism facilities. For technical and operational details, please consult the Danish Nautical Chart (Chart DK14 – Western Jutland Coast) or the lighthouse's official website.

9. Further Information

For further information on visiting the lighthouse, please refer to the Bovbjerg Fyr official website: https://bovbjergfyr.dk/